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Food Grade Plastics Tubing

Butyrate, Provista & Tritan FDA Certified

Our customers often ask us what grades of USFDA or NSF compliant tubing that we extrude for food contact.

Generally for caps, closures and cups, FDA has not established a compliance. Thus, UV stabilized butyrate (our formula 576E) is considered the
standard. However, if you are interested in an FDA approved material for specific contact with food, we have several materials to offer.

2. We also offer a UV Stabilized clear, transparent Provista tube. This resin is FDA approved and
NSF compliant. The extruded tube has exceptional clarity, but a moderately higher surface resistivity, and thus, a higher potential for
static buildup. We do supply an additional static dissipative coating if the customer requests.

Product DescriptionUnder regulations administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), various grades of Eastman cellulosic products may lawfully be used in
food contact applications. These products are manufactured, stored, handled, and transported under conditions adhering to 21 CFR 174.5 on general provisions
applicable to indirect food additives (i.e., current good manufacturing practices for food contact substances).

Product DescriptionEastman Provista™ is a resin specifically developed for profile extrusion where high clarity and gloss, toughness, and process ability are critical. Eastman Provista™ Copolymer is a second-generation material that complements Eastman Provista™ by offering similar features, while providing greater toughness. Eastman Provista™ Copolymer is ideal in applications that place greater physical demands on the profile. With an indoor/outdoor UV package added, yellowing caused by light can be prevented. Eastman Provista™ Copolymer is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for Food Equipment Materials.

The most compelling reason to consider Provista over polycarbonate tubes, is lower cost. Provista PETG allows for lower gauge thickness for some applications can allow for less material and thus reduce costs to produce a product.

Provista PETG is machinable and formable. Most drilling, sawing, and routing can be performed with standard wood working equipment. Heat forming of the products in this group is a bonus.

Busada Provista tubing has been used for conveying coffee beans, flour, grains, other foods, paper cups and containers pneumatically as well as by chain conveyance.

Product DescriptionEastman Tritan™ Copolyester TX 1800 is an amorphous copolyester specifically developed for use in blow molding and profile extrusion applications. Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester TX1800 may be used in repeated use food contact articles under United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Tritan is a new-generation clear plastic with excellent toughness and impact resistance. It is virtually unbreakable. Unlike some plastics, Tritan is made without bisphenol-A (BPA) and it retains clarity after repeated dishwasher washing cycles, without hazing or cracking. That makes bottles made with BPA-free Tritan more than reusable; it makes them a great sustainable alternative to a market looking to reduce landfill use.

With its unmatched clarity and durability, Tritan makes a lot of products in many markets better. Eastman Tritan™copolyester is fast becoming the material of choice over polycarbonate and other alternatives such as polypropylene, styrene’s, and acrylics.